<br><div> <p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph"><strong>The DNI has changed over time.</strong> Not only in format, but also in function. From a purely identification document in Spain, it now incorporates technology that allows proof of identity in digital and <strong>carry out procedures without the need for physical presence.</strong></p> <span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-md irr-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit irr"> </span></span><span class="content-html"><span class="intext-md hidden-xs hidden-md"> </span></span></span><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span> <figure class="composite-image image-container " data-gtm-element-container="button-gallery"> <div class="picture-wrapper"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 638px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_desktop_filter/files/fp/uploads/2025/03/19/67db1d0d987b7.r_d.678-462.jpeg" width="544" height="306"> <source media="(min-width: 480px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_intermediate_filter/files/fp/uploads/2025/03/19/67db1d0d987b7.r_d.678-462.jpeg" width="607" height="341"> </source></source></picture><span class="visible-md inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span><span class="visible-xs inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span> </div> <figcaption class="figure-caption"> <p class="caption-title ">File image of DNI renewal</p> <span class="caption-author ">DNI renewal</span> </figcaption> </figure> <p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">In fact, this is nothing new, since this process accelerated with the arrival of <strong>Electronic Identification in 2009</strong>which opened the doors to digital signature and online identification. However, <strong>its development was progressive</strong> and, in many cases, limited by systems that have fallen behind in the face of new security requirements.</p> <span class="dynamic-ad-module "/><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs irr-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit irr"> </span></span><span class="content-html"><span class="intext-xs hidden-xs hidden-md"/></span></span><p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">Now there is a new advance.<a href="https://x.com/policia/status/2016941144966410571" rel="nofollow noreferrer" title="dni 4.0 policia nacional"> THE <strong>National Police </strong>announced the implementation of a new infrastructure <strong>DNI Public Key (PKI)</strong></a>a technical change that marks the beginning of the path to the future <strong>DAYS 4.0</strong>. This is an update to the system that protects citizens' digital identities.</p> <span class="dynamic-ad-module "/><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span><span class="content-related content-border related-double " data-gtm-element-container="modulo-noticias-relacionadas"> <span class="module-supra-title"> <span>Also read</span></span> <span class="related-double-module-container "> </span><span class="related-double-module-container "> </span></span><p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">The new DNI abandons encryption <strong>2048-bit RSA</strong> and starts using a system of <strong>384-bit elliptic curve,</strong> more modern and robust technology. In practice, this multiplies the cryptographic capacity of the document and <strong>strengthens your fraud protection</strong>identity theft and increasingly sophisticated computer attacks. </p> <span class="dynamic-ad-module "/><span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span><p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">From the Spanish police, they clarify that for now this advance will not mean <strong>no direct change for citizens nor immediate obligation </strong>renew or change your identity document. The current DNI is still valid, the change <strong>applies to infrastructure</strong> which will allow the development of new features in the future.</p> <span class="content-ad-module "> <span class="content-ad visible-xs roba-container hidden-ad"><span class="ad-unit roba"> </span></span></span> <figure class="composite-image image-container " data-gtm-element-container="button-gallery"> <div class="picture-wrapper"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 638px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_desktop_filter/uploads/2026/01/30/697cb2ad2e706.jpeg" width="544" height="363"> <source media="(min-width: 480px)" data-srcset="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_intermediate_filter/uploads/2026/01/30/697cb2ad2e706.jpeg" width="607" height="405"> <img data-full-src="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/uploads/2026/01/30/697cb2ad2e706.jpeg" alt="Horizontal" width="449" height="299" src="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/files/content_image_mobile_filter/uploads/2026/01/30/697cb2ad2e706.jpeg" class="lazy"/> </source></source></picture><span class="visible-md inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span><span class="visible-xs inimage-container "><span class="ad-unit inimage"> </span></span> </div> <figcaption class="figure-caption"> <p class="caption-title ">View of the National Police station in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)</p> <span class="caption-author ">Alejandro García/EFE</span> </figcaption> </figure> <p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">This advancement also opens the door to <strong>simpler and safer use of the DNI in the digital environment</strong>including its future integration into mobile applications and new online services. For this leap to be possible, <strong>It was essential to modernize the security system</strong> that supports all digital identity.</p> <p data-gtm-element-container="modulo-texto-link" class="paragraph">With this update, <strong>Spain reinforces its commitment to a more secure and future-proof digital identity</strong>. 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